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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 521.76 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 521.76 and 304.66 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 521.76 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/521.76 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 521.76 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 158,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,959.40/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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