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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.42, 522.36 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.42, 522.36 and 254.36 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.42 : 522.36 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.42/522.36 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.42x = 522.36 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.42x = 132,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,864.88/378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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