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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 489.74 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 489.74 and 250.29 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 489.74 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/489.74 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 489.74 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 122,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,575.77/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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