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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 521.24 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 521.24 and 253.32 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 521.24 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/521.24 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 521.24 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 132,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,039.25/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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