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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.65, 531.28 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.65, 531.28 and 249.77 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.65 : 531.28 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.65/531.28 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.65x = 531.28 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.65x = 132,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,697.81/353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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