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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 529.98 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 529.98 and 245.73 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 529.98 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/529.98 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 529.98 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 130,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,231.99/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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