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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 554.16 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 554.16 and 253.86 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 554.16 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/554.16 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 554.16 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 140,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,679.06/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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