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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 522.99 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 522.99 and 254.79 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 522.99 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/522.99 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 522.99 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 133,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,252.62/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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