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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 521.19 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 521.19 and 230.35 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 521.19 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/521.19 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 521.19 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 120,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,055.59/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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