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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 522.14 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 522.14 and 375.17 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 522.14 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/522.14 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 522.14 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 195,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,886.78/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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