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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 502.31 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 502.31 and 253.97 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 502.31 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/502.31 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 502.31 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 127,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,569.79/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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