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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 542.50 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 542.50 and 253.80 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 542.50 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/542.50 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 542.50 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 137,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,685.87/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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