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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 520.52 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 520.52 and 294.92 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 520.52 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/520.52 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 520.52 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 153,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,511.76/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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