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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 504.26 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 504.26 and 254.72 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 504.26 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/504.26 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 504.26 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 128,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,445.11/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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