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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 521.34 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 521.34 and 338.27 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 521.34 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/521.34 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 521.34 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 176,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,353.68/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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