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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 522.66 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 522.66 and 300.22 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 522.66 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/522.66 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 522.66 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 156,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,912.99/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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