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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 519.93 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 519.93 and 377.70 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 519.93 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/519.93 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 519.93 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 196,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,377.56/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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