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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 490.46 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 490.46 and 250.43 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 490.46 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/490.46 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 490.46 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 122,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825.90/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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