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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 543.12 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 543.12 and 253.76 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 543.12 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/543.12 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 543.12 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 137,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,822.13/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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