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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 383.44 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 383.44 and 251.52 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 383.44 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/383.44 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 383.44 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 96,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,442.83/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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