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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 501.66 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 501.66 and 253.08 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 501.66 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/501.66 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 501.66 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 126,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,960.11/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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