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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.84, 576.54 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.84, 576.54 and 254.04 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.84 : 576.54 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.84/576.54 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.84x = 576.54 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.84x = 146,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,464.22/383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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