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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 502.59 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 502.59 and 253.80 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 502.59 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/502.59 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 502.59 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 127,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,557.34/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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