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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 530.60 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 530.60 and 245.76 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 530.60 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/530.60 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 530.60 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 130,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400.26/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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