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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 502.35 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 502.35 and 253.92 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 502.35 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/502.35 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 502.35 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 127,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,556.71/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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