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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 503.04 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 503.04 and 253.76 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 503.04 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/503.04 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 503.04 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 127,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,651.43/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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