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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 520.49 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 520.49 and 259.74 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 520.49 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/520.49 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 520.49 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 135,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,192.72/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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