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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 524.19 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 524.19 and 254.06 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 524.19 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/524.19 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 524.19 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 133,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,175.71/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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