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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.87 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.87 and 254.07 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.87 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.87 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.87 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 133,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,353.40/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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