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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.58 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.58 and 220.69 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.58 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.58 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.58 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 115,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,106.19/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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