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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.96 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.96 and 254 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.96 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.96 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.96 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 145,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,785.84/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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