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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.93 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.93 and 220.15 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.93 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.93 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.93 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 114,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,680.89/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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