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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 521.64 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 521.64 and 220.59 is: 304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 521.64 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/521.64 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 521.64 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 115,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,068.57/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.49

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