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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 521.79 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 521.79 and 238.21 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 521.79 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/521.79 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 521.79 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 124,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,295.60/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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