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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 575.93 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 575.93 and 254.21 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 575.93 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/575.93 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 575.93 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 146,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,409.24/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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