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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.88 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.88 and 254.72 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.88 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.88 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.88 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 134,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,461.59/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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