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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 491.40 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 491.40 and 252.80 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 491.40 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/491.40 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 491.40 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 124,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225.92/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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