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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 531.39 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 531.39 and 244.98 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 531.39 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/531.39 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 531.39 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 130,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,179.92/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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