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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 485.92 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 485.92 and 254.18 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 485.92 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/485.92 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 485.92 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 123,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.15/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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