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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 521.17 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 521.17 and 230.36 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 521.17 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/521.17 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 521.17 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 120,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,053.54/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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