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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 522 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 522 and 279.36 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 522 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/522 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 522 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 145,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,825.92/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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