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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 502.80 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 502.80 and 253.56 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 502.80 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/502.80 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 502.80 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 127,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,489.97/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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