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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 501.50 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 501.50 and 253.24 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 501.50 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/501.50 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 501.50 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 126,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,999.86/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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