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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 536.02 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 536.02 and 254.34 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 536.02 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/536.02 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 536.02 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 136,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,331.33/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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