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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 504.69 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 504.69 and 253.78 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 504.69 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/504.69 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 504.69 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 128,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,080.23/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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