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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 520.37 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 520.37 and 298.71 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 520.37 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/520.37 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 520.37 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 155,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,439.53/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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