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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 541.41 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 541.41 and 252.82 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 541.41 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/541.41 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 541.41 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 136,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,879.28/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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