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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 502.40 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 502.40 and 253.76 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 502.40 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/502.40 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 502.40 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 127,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,490.91/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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