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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 545.47 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 545.47 and 254.53 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 545.47 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/545.47 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 545.47 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 138,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,836.48/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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