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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 501.98 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 501.98 and 253.44 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 501.98 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/501.98 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 501.98 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 127,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,221.81/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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