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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.06, 527.31 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.06, 527.31 and 254.27 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.06 : 527.31 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.06/527.31 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.06x = 527.31 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.06x = 134,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,080.43/352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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