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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 575.84 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 575.84 and 254.12 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 575.84 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/575.84 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 575.84 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 146,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,332.46/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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