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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.85 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.85 and 254.00 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.85 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.85 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.85 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 138,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,138.62/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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