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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 524.84 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 524.84 and 254 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 524.84 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/524.84 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 524.84 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 133,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,309.36/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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