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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 493.08 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 493.08 and 252.36 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 493.08 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/493.08 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 493.08 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 124,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,433.67/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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