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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.09, 522.84 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.09, 522.84 and 254.67 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.09 : 522.84 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.09/522.84 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.09x = 522.84 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.09x = 133,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,151.66/379.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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