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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.93 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.93 and 253.15 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.93 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.93 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.93 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 131,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,870.19/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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