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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 521.04 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 521.04 and 220.20 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 521.04 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/521.04 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 521.04 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 114,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,734.31/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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