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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.72 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.72 and 254.76 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.72 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.72 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.72 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 134,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,441.95/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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