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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 521.60 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 521.60 and 220.64 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 521.60 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/521.60 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 521.60 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 115,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,085.82/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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