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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 542.40 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 542.40 and 253.28 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 542.40 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/542.40 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 542.40 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 137,379.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,379.07/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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