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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 501.65 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 501.65 and 253.42 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 501.65 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/501.65 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 501.65 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 127,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,128.14/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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