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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.83, 577.47 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.83, 577.47 and 254.90 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.83 : 577.47 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.83/577.47 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.83x = 577.47 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.83x = 147,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,198.12/384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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