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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 493.43 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 493.43 and 252.83 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 493.43 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/493.43 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 493.43 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 124,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,751.44/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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