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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 521.40 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 521.40 and 238.15 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 521.40 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/521.40 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 521.40 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 124,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,171.41/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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