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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 527.40 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 527.40 and 254.25 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 527.40 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/527.40 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 527.40 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 134,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,091.45/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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