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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 577.37 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 577.37 and 254.45 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 577.37 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/577.37 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 577.37 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 146,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,907.64/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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