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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 503.15 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 503.15 and 254.07 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 503.15 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/503.15 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 503.15 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 127,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,834.05/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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