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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 522.64 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 522.64 and 254.54 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 522.64 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/522.64 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 522.64 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 133,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,032.79/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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