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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 520.98 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 520.98 and 207.19 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 520.98 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/520.98 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 520.98 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 107,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,938.21/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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