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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 521.60 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 521.60 and 220.55 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 521.60 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/521.60 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 521.60 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 115,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,035.17/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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