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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 502.80 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 502.80 and 253.82 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 502.80 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/502.80 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 502.80 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 127,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,620.70/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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