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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 502.23 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 502.23 and 253.72 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 502.23 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/502.23 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 502.23 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 127,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,425.80/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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