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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 521.03 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 521.03 and 259.67 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 521.03 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/521.03 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 521.03 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 135,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,297.81/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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