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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 505.01 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 505.01 and 254.16 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 505.01 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/505.01 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 505.01 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 128,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,352.07/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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