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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 493.47 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 493.47 and 259.65 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 493.47 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/493.47 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 493.47 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 128,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,129.49/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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