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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 537.06 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 537.06 and 254.27 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 537.06 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/537.06 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 537.06 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 136,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,558.25/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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