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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 521.03 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 521.03 and 319.08 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 521.03 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/521.03 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 521.03 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 166,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,248.66/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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