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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.99, 523.35 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.99, 523.35 and 254.91 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.99 : 523.35 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.99/523.35 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.99x = 523.35 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.99x = 133,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,407.15/378.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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