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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.01, 523.13 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.01, 523.13 and 254.68 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.01 : 523.13 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.01/523.13 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.01x = 523.13 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.01x = 133,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,228.17/379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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