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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 503.57 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 503.57 and 254.22 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 503.57 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/503.57 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 503.57 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 128,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,016.29/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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