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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.31 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.31 and 252.78 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.31 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.31 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.31 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 127,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,226.70/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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