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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 543.28 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 543.28 and 254.46 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 543.28 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/543.28 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 543.28 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 138,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,241.31/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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