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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 530.79 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 530.79 and 245.77 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 530.79 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/530.79 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 530.79 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 130,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,452.26/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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