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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 490.11 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 490.11 and 250.28 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 490.11 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/490.11 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 490.11 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 122,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,664.73/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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