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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 501.91 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 501.91 and 253.14 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 501.91 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/501.91 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 501.91 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 127,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,052.86/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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