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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.21, 522 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.21, 522 and 254.08 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.21 : 522 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.21/522 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.21x = 522 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.21x = 132,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,629.76/378.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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