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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.52, 522 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.52, 522 and 254.10 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.52 : 522 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.52/522 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.52x = 522 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.52x = 132,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,640.20/378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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