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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 543.90 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 543.90 and 254.28 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 543.90 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/543.90 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 543.90 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 138,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,302.89/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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