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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 503.26 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 503.26 and 254.30 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 503.26 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/503.26 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 503.26 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 127,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,979.02/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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