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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.78 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.78 and 246.25 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.78 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.78 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.78 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 131,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,442.07/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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