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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 487.74 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 487.74 and 259.74 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 487.74 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/487.74 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 487.74 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 126,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,685.59/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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