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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.28 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.28 and 245.64 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.28 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.28 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.28 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 130,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,503.62/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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