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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 520.67 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 520.67 and 252.91 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 520.67 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/520.67 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 520.67 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 131,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,682.65/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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