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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 520.80 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 520.80 and 294.74 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 520.80 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/520.80 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 520.80 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 153,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,500.59/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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