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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 521.36 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 521.36 and 220.44 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 521.36 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/521.36 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 521.36 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 114,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,927.50/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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