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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 522.57 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 522.57 and 254.49 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 522.57 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/522.57 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 522.57 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 132,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,988.84/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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