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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.61 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.61 and 254.68 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.61 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.61 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.61 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 138,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,443.88/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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