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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.13, 522.13 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.13, 522.13 and 253.90 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.13 : 522.13 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.13/522.13 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.13x = 522.13 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.13x = 132,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,568.81/378.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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