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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 544.38 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 544.38 and 254.80 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 544.38 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/544.38 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 544.38 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 138,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,708.02/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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