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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 485.83 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 485.83 and 254.39 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 485.83 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/485.83 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 485.83 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 123,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,588.18/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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