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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.22 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.22 and 254.42 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.22 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.22 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.22 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 138,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,205.67/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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