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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.07, 503.55 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.07, 503.55 and 254.42 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.07 : 503.55 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.07/503.55 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.07x = 503.55 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.07x = 128,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,110.67/365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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