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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 502.84 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 502.84 and 254.04 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 502.84 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/502.84 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 502.84 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 127,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,741.47/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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