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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.05, 525.25 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.05, 525.25 and 254.65 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.05 : 525.25 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.05/525.25 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.05x = 525.25 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.05x = 133,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753.92/350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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