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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 492.89 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 492.89 and 259.20 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 492.89 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/492.89 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 492.89 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 127,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,755.79/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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