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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 520.83 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 520.83 and 253.33 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 520.83 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/520.83 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 520.83 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 131,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,940.56/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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