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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 521.64 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 521.64 and 238.05 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 521.64 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/521.64 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 521.64 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 124,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,178.30/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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