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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 543.80 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 543.80 and 254.80 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 543.80 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/543.80 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 543.80 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 138,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,560.24/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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