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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 525.84 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 525.84 and 254.56 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 525.84 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/525.84 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 525.84 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 133,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,857.83/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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