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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 490.19 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 490.19 and 250.34 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 490.19 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/490.19 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 490.19 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 122,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,716.02/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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