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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 382.02 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 382.02 and 252.76 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 382.02 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/382.02 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 382.02 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 96,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,559.38/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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