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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 502.52 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 502.52 and 254.04 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 502.52 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/502.52 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 502.52 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 127,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,660.18/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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