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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 502.86 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 502.86 and 253.90 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 502.86 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/502.86 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 502.86 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 127,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,676.15/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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