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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 486.72 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 486.72 and 254.64 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 486.72 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/486.72 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 486.72 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 123,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,938.38/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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