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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 576.06 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 576.06 and 254.55 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 576.06 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/576.06 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 576.06 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 146,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,636.07/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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