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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 522.03 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 522.03 and 254.16 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 522.03 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/522.03 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 522.03 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 132,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,679.14/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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