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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 523.35 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 523.35 and 254.97 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 523.35 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/523.35 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 523.35 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 133,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,438.55/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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