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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 521.35 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 521.35 and 220.46 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 521.35 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/521.35 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 521.35 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 114,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,933.66/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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