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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 486.02 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 486.02 and 259.37 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 486.02 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/486.02 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 486.02 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 126,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,057.59/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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