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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 525.72 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 525.72 and 254.96 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 525.72 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/525.72 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 525.72 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 134,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,037.57/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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