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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.26, 521.96 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.26, 521.96 and 253.89 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.26 : 521.96 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.26/521.96 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.26x = 521.96 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.26x = 132,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,520.42/378.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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