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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 379.72 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 379.72 and 240.94 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 379.72 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/379.72 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 379.72 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 91,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,490.51/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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