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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 542.99 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 542.99 and 254.26 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 542.99 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/542.99 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 542.99 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 138,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,060.86/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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