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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 532.90 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 532.90 and 245.99 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 532.90 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/532.90 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 532.90 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 131,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,088.07/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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