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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 490.46 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 490.46 and 250.53 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 490.46 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/490.46 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 490.46 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 122,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,873.69/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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