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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 542.16 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 542.16 and 253.32 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 542.16 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/542.16 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 542.16 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 137,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,339.97/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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