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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 521.28 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 521.28 and 230.29 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 521.28 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/521.28 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 521.28 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 120,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,045.57/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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