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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 520.80 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 520.80 and 351.16 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 520.80 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/520.80 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 520.80 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 182,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,884.13/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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