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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 521.57 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 521.57 and 220.52 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 521.57 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/521.57 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 521.57 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 115,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,018.47/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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