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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 541.62 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 541.62 and 253.08 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 541.62 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/541.62 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 541.62 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 137,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,073.19/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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