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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 521.10 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 521.10 and 338.96 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 521.10 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/521.10 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 521.10 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 176,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,632.06/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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