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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 543.54 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 543.54 and 254.52 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 543.54 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/543.54 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 543.54 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 138,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341.80/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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