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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 523.31 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 523.31 and 254.90 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 523.31 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/523.31 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 523.31 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 133,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,387.83/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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