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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.22, 552.87 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.22, 552.87 and 254.02 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.22 : 552.87 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.22/552.87 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.22x = 552.87 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.22x = 140,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,440.04/369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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