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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 530.58 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 530.58 and 245.54 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 530.58 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/530.58 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 530.58 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 130,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,278.61/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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