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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 530.20 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 530.20 and 254.50 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 530.20 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/530.20 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 530.20 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 134,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,935.90/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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