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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 490.05 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 490.05 and 250.29 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 490.05 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/490.05 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 490.05 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 122,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,654.61/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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