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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 522.06 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 522.06 and 304.52 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 522.06 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/522.06 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 522.06 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 158,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,977.71/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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