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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 543.13 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 543.13 and 254.36 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 543.13 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/543.13 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 543.13 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 138,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,147.53/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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