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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 521.73 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 521.73 and 253.21 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 521.73 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/521.73 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 521.73 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 132,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,107.25/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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