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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 485.61 and 259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 485.61 and 259.03 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 485.61 = 259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/485.61 = 259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 485.61 × 259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 125,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,788.65/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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