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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.93 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.93 and 245.40 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.93 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.93 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.93 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 130,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289.00/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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