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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 487.73 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 487.73 and 259.72 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 487.73 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/487.73 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 487.73 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 126,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,672.67/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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