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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 490.55 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 490.55 and 250.88 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 490.55 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/490.55 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 490.55 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 123,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,065.48/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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