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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.41 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.41 and 253.13 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.41 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.41 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.41 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 131,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,728.78/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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