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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 502.90 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 502.90 and 253.99 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 502.90 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/502.90 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 502.90 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 127,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,731.57/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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