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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 532.59 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 532.59 and 245.58 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 532.59 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/532.59 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 532.59 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 130,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,793.45/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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