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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 541.62 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 541.62 and 253.44 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 541.62 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/541.62 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 541.62 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 137,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,268.17/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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