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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 524.40 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 524.40 and 254.40 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 524.40 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/524.40 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 524.40 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 133,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,407.36/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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