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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 486.27 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 486.27 and 254.70 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 486.27 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/486.27 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 486.27 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 123,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,852.97/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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