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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 558.21 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 558.21 and 254.83 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 558.21 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/558.21 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 558.21 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 142,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,245.86/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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