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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 520.57 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 520.57 and 307.46 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 520.57 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/520.57 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 520.57 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 160,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,054.98/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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