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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 503.53 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 503.53 and 254.54 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 503.53 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/503.53 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 503.53 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 128,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,168.53/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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