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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 524.69 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 524.69 and 253.94 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 524.69 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/524.69 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 524.69 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 133,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,239.78/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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