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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 503.63 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 503.63 and 254 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 503.63 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/503.63 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 503.63 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 127,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,922.02/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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