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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 524.84 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 524.84 and 254.35 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 524.84 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/524.84 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 524.84 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 133,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,490.47/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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