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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 525.78 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 525.78 and 377.80 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 525.78 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/525.78 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 525.78 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 198,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,639.68/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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