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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.57 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.57 and 279.37 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.57 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.57 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.57 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 145,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,710.41/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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