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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.07, 523.16 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.07, 523.16 and 254.99 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.07 : 523.16 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.07/523.16 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.07x = 523.16 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.07x = 133,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,399.29/379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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