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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 545.09 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 545.09 and 253.95 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 545.09 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/545.09 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 545.09 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 138,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,424.34/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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