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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 490.58 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 490.58 and 245.04 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 490.58 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/490.58 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 490.58 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 120,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,211.72/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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