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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 503.55 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 503.55 and 254.43 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 503.55 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/503.55 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 503.55 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 128,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,116.33/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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