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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 520.86 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 520.86 and 253.09 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 520.86 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/520.86 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 520.86 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 131,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,826.06/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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