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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 496.54 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 496.54 and 254.06 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 496.54 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/496.54 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 496.54 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 126,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,150.95/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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