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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 520.23 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 520.23 and 252.83 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 520.23 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/520.23 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 520.23 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 131,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,527.15/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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