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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.01, 522.48 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.01, 522.48 and 254.63 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.01 : 522.48 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.01/522.48 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.01x = 522.48 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.01x = 133,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,036.47/379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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