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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 523.92 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 523.92 and 254.08 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 523.92 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/523.92 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 523.92 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 133,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,117.59/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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