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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.47, 521.98 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.47, 521.98 and 254.27 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.47 : 521.98 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.47/521.98 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.47x = 521.98 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.47x = 132,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,724.52/378.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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