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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 521.41 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 521.41 and 253.71 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 521.41 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/521.41 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 521.41 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 132,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286.93/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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