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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.30, 521.86 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.30, 521.86 and 253.96 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.30 : 521.86 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.30/521.86 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.30x = 521.86 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.30x = 132,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,531.57/378.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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