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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 541.90 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 541.90 and 253.27 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 541.90 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/541.90 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 541.90 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 137,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,247.01/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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