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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.36 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.36 and 254.51 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.36 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.36 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.36 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 138,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,290.55/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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