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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.77, 521.99 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.77, 521.99 and 291.19 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.77 : 521.99 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.77/521.99 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.77x = 521.99 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.77x = 151,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,998.27/377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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