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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 535.68 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 535.68 and 254.81 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 535.68 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/535.68 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 535.68 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 136,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,497.96/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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