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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.30, 487.04 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.30, 487.04 and 254.90 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.30 : 487.04 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.30/487.04 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.30x = 487.04 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.30x = 124,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,146.50/353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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