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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 520.10 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 520.10 and 252.96 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 520.10 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/520.10 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 520.10 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 131,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,564.50/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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