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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.53, 493.23 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.53, 493.23 and 252.60 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.53 : 493.23 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.53/493.23 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.53x = 493.23 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.53x = 124,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,590.23/357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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