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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.61, 504.01 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.61, 504.01 and 254.74 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.61 : 504.01 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.61/504.01 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.61x = 504.01 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.61x = 128,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,390.23/365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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