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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.62 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.62 and 254.76 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.62 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.62 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.62 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 138,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,747.39/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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