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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 521.07 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 521.07 and 220.28 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 521.07 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/521.07 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 521.07 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 114,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,778.69/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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