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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.32, 522.04 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.32, 522.04 and 254.12 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.32 : 522.04 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.32/522.04 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.32x = 522.04 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.32x = 132,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,660.80/378.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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