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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 520.76 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 520.76 and 318.87 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 520.76 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/520.76 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 520.76 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 166,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,055.54/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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