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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.88 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.88 and 253.80 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.88 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.88 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.88 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 137,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,782.94/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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