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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.34, 504.42 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.34, 504.42 and 254.77 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.34 : 504.42 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.34/504.42 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.34x = 504.42 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.34x = 128,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,511.08/365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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