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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 490.73 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 490.73 and 245.09 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 490.73 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/490.73 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 490.73 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 120,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273.02/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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