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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 532.80 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 532.80 and 245.13 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 532.80 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/532.80 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 532.80 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 130,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,605.26/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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