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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 554.57 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 554.57 and 254.08 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 554.57 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/554.57 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 554.57 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 140,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,905.15/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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