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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.37 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.37 and 253.52 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.37 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.37 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.37 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 127,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,359.90/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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