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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 520.14 and 350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 520.14 and 350.41 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 520.14 = 350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/520.14 = 350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 520.14 × 350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 182,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,262.26/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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