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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 533.72 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 533.72 and 245.50 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 533.72 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/533.72 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 533.72 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 131,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,027.54/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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