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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.54 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.54 and 253.12 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.54 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.54 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.54 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 131,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,759.08/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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