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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 521.15 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 521.15 and 259.88 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 521.15 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/521.15 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 521.15 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 135,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,432.56/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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