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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 492.88 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 492.88 and 259.48 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 492.88 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/492.88 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 492.88 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 127,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,892.50/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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