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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.49 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.49 and 251.30 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.49 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.49 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.49 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 130,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,799.14/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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