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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 523.76 and 353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 523.76 and 353.91 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 523.76 = 353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/523.76 = 353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 523.76 × 353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 185,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,364.79/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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