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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.42, 522.78 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.42, 522.78 and 254.04 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.42 : 522.78 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.42/522.78 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.42x = 522.78 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.42x = 132,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,807.03/378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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