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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 529.70 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 529.70 and 245 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 529.70 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/529.70 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 529.70 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 129,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,776.50/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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