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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 523.02 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 523.02 and 254.52 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 523.02 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/523.02 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 523.02 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 133,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,119.05/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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