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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 521.12 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 521.12 and 253.54 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 521.12 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/521.12 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 521.12 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 132,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,124.10/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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