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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.07 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.07 and 254.16 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.07 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.07 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.07 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 135,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,994.03/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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