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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 503.04 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 503.04 and 254.27 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 503.04 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/503.04 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 503.04 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 127,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,910.66/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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