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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 486 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 486 and 259.13 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 486 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/486 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 486 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 125,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,938.40/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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