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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 501.31 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 501.31 and 253.17 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 501.31 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/501.31 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 501.31 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 126,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,916.02/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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