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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.48 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.48 and 338.37 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.48 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.48 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.48 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 176,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,455.01/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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