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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 521.04 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 521.04 and 259.48 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 521.04 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/521.04 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 521.04 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 135,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,199.46/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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