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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 503.16 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 503.16 and 253.98 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 503.16 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/503.16 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 503.16 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 127,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,792.58/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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