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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 523.25 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 523.25 and 254.79 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 523.25 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/523.25 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 523.25 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 133,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,318.87/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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