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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.41, 522.20 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.41, 522.20 and 253.88 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.41 : 522.20 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.41/522.20 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.41x = 522.20 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.41x = 132,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,573.53/378.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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