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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.94, 522.73 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.94, 522.73 and 254.39 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.94 : 522.73 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.94/522.73 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.94x = 522.73 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.94x = 132,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,974.99/378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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