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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 502.69 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 502.69 and 254.17 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 502.69 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/502.69 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 502.69 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 127,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,768.72/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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