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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 576.17 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 576.17 and 254.09 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 576.17 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/576.17 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 576.17 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 146,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,396.79/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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