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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.51, 522.31 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.51, 522.31 and 254.15 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.51 : 522.31 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.51/522.31 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.51x = 522.31 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.51x = 132,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,745.09/378.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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