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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 503.00 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 503.00 and 254.23 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 503.00 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/503.00 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 503.00 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 127,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,875.16/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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