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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 554.95 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 554.95 and 254.39 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 554.95 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/554.95 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 554.95 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 141,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,173.73/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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