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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 490.19 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 490.19 and 257.18 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 490.19 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/490.19 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 490.19 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 126,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,063.33/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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