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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 503.15 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 503.15 and 254.03 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 503.15 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/503.15 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 503.15 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 127,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,811.41/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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