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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.95, 529.90 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.95, 529.90 and 243.99 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.95 : 529.90 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.95/529.90 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.95x = 529.90 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.95x = 129,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,290.30/353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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