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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 521.37 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 521.37 and 259.79 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 521.37 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/521.37 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 521.37 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 135,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,445.41/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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