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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 521.54 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 521.54 and 220.58 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 521.54 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/521.54 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 521.54 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 115,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,040.19/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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