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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.62 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.62 and 250.62 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.62 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.62 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.62 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 122,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,959.18/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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