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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 486.36 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 486.36 and 259.47 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 486.36 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/486.36 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 486.36 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 126,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,195.83/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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