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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 503.42 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 503.42 and 254.34 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 503.42 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/503.42 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 503.42 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 128,038.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,038.57/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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