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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.43 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.43 and 253.49 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.43 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.43 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.43 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 132,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,174.68/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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