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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 504 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 504 and 254.28 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 504 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/504 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 504 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 128,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,157.12/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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