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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 531.54 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 531.54 and 245.92 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 531.54 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/531.54 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 531.54 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 130,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,716.32/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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