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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 521.00 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 521.00 and 220.18 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 521.00 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/521.00 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 521.00 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 114,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,711.73/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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