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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.54 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.54 and 220.62 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.54 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.54 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.54 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 115,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,062.15/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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