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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 520.66 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 520.66 and 252.95 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 520.66 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/520.66 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 520.66 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 131,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,697.71/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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