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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 576.20 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 576.20 and 254.35 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 576.20 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/576.20 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 576.20 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 146,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,556.47/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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