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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 490.58 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 490.58 and 250.84 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 490.58 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/490.58 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 490.58 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 123,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,053.38/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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