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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 527.30 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 527.30 and 254.98 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 527.30 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/527.30 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 527.30 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 134,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,450.95/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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