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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 521.58 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 521.58 and 291.04 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 521.58 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/521.58 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 521.58 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 151,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,800.64/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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