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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 492.57 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 492.57 and 259.05 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 492.57 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/492.57 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 492.57 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 127,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,600.26/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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