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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 492.57 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 492.57 and 253.06 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 492.57 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/492.57 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 492.57 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 124,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,649.76/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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