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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 520.97 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 520.97 and 220.20 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 520.97 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/520.97 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 520.97 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 114,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,717.59/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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