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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.98 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.98 and 253.40 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.98 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.98 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.98 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 132,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,014.20/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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