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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.14, 503.04 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.14, 503.04 and 254.42 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.14 : 503.04 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.14/503.04 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.14x = 503.04 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.14x = 127,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,983.44/365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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