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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 487.75 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 487.75 and 254.10 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 487.75 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/487.75 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 487.75 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 123,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,937.28/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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