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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 487.61 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 487.61 and 254.61 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 487.61 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/487.61 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 487.61 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 124,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,150.38/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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