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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 520.41 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 520.41 and 259.44 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 520.41 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/520.41 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 520.41 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 135,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,015.17/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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