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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.26 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.26 and 252.51 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.26 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.26 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.26 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 131,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,370.85/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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