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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 524.99 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 524.99 and 254.30 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 524.99 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/524.99 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 524.99 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 133,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,501.06/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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