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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 520.74 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 520.74 and 251.22 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 520.74 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/520.74 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 520.74 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 130,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,817.70/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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