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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 531.06 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 531.06 and 254.37 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 531.06 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/531.06 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 531.06 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 135,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,085.73/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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