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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 521.54 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 521.54 and 301.97 is: 417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 521.54 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/521.54 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 521.54 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 157,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,488.56/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.17

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