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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.48, 522.26 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.48, 522.26 and 254.36 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.48 : 522.26 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.48/522.26 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.48x = 522.26 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.48x = 132,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,842.05/378.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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