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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 527.76 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 527.76 and 254.68 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 527.76 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/527.76 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 527.76 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 134,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,409.92/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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