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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 541.85 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 541.85 and 253.68 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 541.85 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/541.85 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 541.85 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 137,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,455.24/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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