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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 521.44 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 521.44 and 238.04 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 521.44 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/521.44 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 521.44 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 124,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,122.33/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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