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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 536.42 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 536.42 and 254.88 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 536.42 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/536.42 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 536.42 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 136,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,723.37/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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