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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.31, 522.30 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.31, 522.30 and 254.20 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.31 : 522.30 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.31/522.30 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.31x = 522.30 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.31x = 132,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,768.66/378.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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