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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 530.45 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 530.45 and 245.50 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 530.45 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/530.45 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 530.45 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 130,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,225.48/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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