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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 520.40 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 520.40 and 252.74 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 520.40 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/520.40 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 520.40 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 131,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,522.03/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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