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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 575.42 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 575.42 and 254.22 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 575.42 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/575.42 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 575.42 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 146,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,283.27/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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