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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 521.01 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 521.01 and 253.04 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 521.01 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/521.01 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 521.01 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 131,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,833.77/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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