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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 521.24 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 521.24 and 306.45 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 521.24 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/521.24 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 521.24 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 159,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,732.47/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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