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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 502.34 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 502.34 and 253.65 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 502.34 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/502.34 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 502.34 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 127,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,416.03/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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