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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 521.55 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 521.55 and 220.55 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 521.55 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/521.55 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 521.55 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 115,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,025.24/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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