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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 556.54 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 556.54 and 254.32 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 556.54 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/556.54 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 556.54 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 141,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,539.25/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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