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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 501.78 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 501.78 and 253.02 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 501.78 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/501.78 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 501.78 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 126,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,960.38/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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