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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.24 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.24 and 254.08 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.24 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.24 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.24 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 138,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,026.42/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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