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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 519.89 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 519.89 and 252.54 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 519.89 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/519.89 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 519.89 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 131,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,291.76/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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