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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 521.15 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 521.15 and 253.38 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 521.15 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/521.15 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 521.15 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 132,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,047.72/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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