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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.85 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.85 and 253.10 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.85 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.85 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.85 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 137,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,138.26/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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