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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 520.58 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 520.58 and 252.89 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 520.58 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/520.58 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 520.58 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 131,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652.39/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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