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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 521.46 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 521.46 and 253.71 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 521.46 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/521.46 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 521.46 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 132,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299.62/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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