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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 519.92 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 519.92 and 252.82 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 519.92 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/519.92 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 519.92 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 131,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,446.17/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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