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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 521.10 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 521.10 and 299.28 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 521.10 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/521.10 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 521.10 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 155,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954.81/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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