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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 503.94 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 503.94 and 350.74 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 503.94 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/503.94 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 503.94 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 176,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,751.92/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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