Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 503.94 and 254.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 365.24, 503.94 and 254.68 is: 351.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.24 : 503.94 = 254.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.24/503.94 = 254.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.24x = 503.94 × 254.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.24x = 128,343.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,343.44/365.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351.39
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