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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 487.04 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 487.04 and 255.26 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 487.04 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/487.04 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 487.04 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 124,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,321.83/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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