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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 488.87 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 488.87 and 253.76 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 488.87 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/488.87 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 488.87 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 124,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,055.65/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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