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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.99 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.99 and 254.61 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.99 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.99 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.99 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 141,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,304.73/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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