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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 520.75 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 520.75 and 252.90 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 520.75 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/520.75 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 520.75 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 131,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,696.57/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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