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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 520.88 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 520.88 and 253.36 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 520.88 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/520.88 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 520.88 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 131,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,970.16/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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