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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 536.48 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 536.48 and 259.92 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 536.48 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/536.48 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 536.48 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 139,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,441.88/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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