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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 493.74 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 493.74 and 259.66 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 493.74 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/493.74 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 493.74 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 128,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,204.53/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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