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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 520.19 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 520.19 and 290.05 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 520.19 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/520.19 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 520.19 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 150,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,879.45/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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