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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 521.19 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 521.19 and 259.66 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 521.19 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/521.19 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 521.19 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 135,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,332.20/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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