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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 503.89 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 503.89 and 254.68 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 503.89 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/503.89 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 503.89 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 128,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,328.19/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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