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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 545.26 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 545.26 and 253.80 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 545.26 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/545.26 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 545.26 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 138,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,386.99/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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