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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546.35 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546.35 and 254.73 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546.35 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546.35 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546.35 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 139,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,171.74/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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