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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 502.85 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 502.85 and 254.06 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 502.85 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/502.85 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 502.85 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 127,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,750.29/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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