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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 520.65 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 520.65 and 279.54 is: 385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 520.65 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/520.65 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 520.65 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 145,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,542.50/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.49

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