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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 520.39 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 520.39 and 252.75 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 520.39 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/520.39 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 520.39 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 131,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,530.84/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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