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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 490.77 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 490.77 and 245.07 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 490.77 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/490.77 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 490.77 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 120,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273.00/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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