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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 520.92 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 520.92 and 259.68 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 520.92 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/520.92 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 520.92 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 135,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,272.51/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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