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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 520.83 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 520.83 and 284.43 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 520.83 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/520.83 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 520.83 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 148,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,139.68/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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