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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 575.96 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 575.96 and 254.10 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 575.96 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/575.96 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 575.96 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 146,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,351.44/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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