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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 490.37 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 490.37 and 250.47 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 490.37 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/490.37 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 490.37 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 122,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,822.97/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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