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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 521.67 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 521.67 and 295.09 is: 407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 521.67 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/521.67 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 521.67 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 153,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,939.60/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.27

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