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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.35, 530.16 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.35, 530.16 and 245.08 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.35 : 530.16 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.35/530.16 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.35x = 530.16 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.35x = 129,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,931.61/353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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