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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 521.33 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 521.33 and 220.44 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 521.33 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/521.33 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 521.33 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 114,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921.99/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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