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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.04 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.04 and 220.20 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.04 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.04 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.04 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 114,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,733.01/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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