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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 520.72 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 520.72 and 307.48 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 520.72 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/520.72 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 520.72 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 160,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,110.99/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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