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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 521.16 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 521.16 and 253.56 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 521.16 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/521.16 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 521.16 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 132,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,145.33/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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