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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 503.94 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 503.94 and 254.80 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 503.94 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/503.94 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 503.94 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 128,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,403.91/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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