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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 502.32 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 502.32 and 253.85 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 502.32 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/502.32 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 502.32 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 127,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,513.93/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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