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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 502.26 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 502.26 and 253.46 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 502.26 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/502.26 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 502.26 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 127,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,302.82/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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