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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 531.72 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 531.72 and 245.04 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 531.72 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/531.72 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 531.72 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 130,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,292.67/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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