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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 521.52 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 521.52 and 260.20 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 521.52 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/521.52 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 521.52 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 135,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,699.50/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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