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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.77, 521.58 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.77, 521.58 and 253.57 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.77 : 521.58 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.77/521.58 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.77x = 521.58 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.77x = 132,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,257.04/377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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