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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.54 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.54 and 245.45 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.54 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.54 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.54 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 130,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,466.49/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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