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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 535.82 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 535.82 and 254.66 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 535.82 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/535.82 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 535.82 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 136,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451.92/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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