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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 521.76 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 521.76 and 308.16 is: 425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 521.76 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/521.76 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 521.76 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 160,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,785.56/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.90

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