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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.62 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.62 and 252.92 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.62 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.62 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.62 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 96,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,774.16/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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