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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 521.00 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 521.00 and 220.13 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 521.00 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/521.00 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 521.00 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 114,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,689.73/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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