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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 502.91 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 502.91 and 253.85 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 502.91 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/502.91 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 502.91 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 127,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663.69/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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