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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 489.06 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 489.06 and 250.60 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 489.06 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/489.06 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 489.06 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 122,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,558.44/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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