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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 542.66 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 542.66 and 253.77 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 542.66 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/542.66 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 542.66 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 137,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,709.56/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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