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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 521.87 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 521.87 and 253.79 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 521.87 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/521.87 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 521.87 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 132,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,443.41/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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