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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.46, 521.96 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.46, 521.96 and 254.08 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.46 : 521.96 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.46/521.96 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.46x = 521.96 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.46x = 132,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,619.60/378.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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