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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.24, 521.97 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.24, 521.97 and 253.70 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.24 : 521.97 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.24/521.97 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.24x = 521.97 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.24x = 132,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421.18/378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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