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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.08, 504.32 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.08, 504.32 and 254.50 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.08 : 504.32 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.08/504.32 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.08x = 504.32 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.08x = 128,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,349.44/365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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