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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 521.19 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 521.19 and 298.72 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 521.19 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/521.19 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 521.19 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 155,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,689.88/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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