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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 531.48 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 531.48 and 245.76 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 531.48 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/531.48 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 531.48 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 130,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,616.52/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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