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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.17 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.17 and 220.32 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.17 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.17 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.17 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 114,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,824.17/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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