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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 521.55 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 521.55 and 253.64 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 521.55 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/521.55 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 521.55 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 132,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,285.94/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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