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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 521.07 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 521.07 and 220.31 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 521.07 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/521.07 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 521.07 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 114,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,794.33/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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