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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 521.14 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 521.14 and 220.27 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 521.14 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/521.14 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 521.14 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 114,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,791.51/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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