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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 554.04 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 554.04 and 254.21 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 554.04 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/554.04 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 554.04 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 140,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,839.74/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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