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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.08 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.08 and 244.58 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.08 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.08 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.08 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 129,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,891.55/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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