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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 492.88 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 492.88 and 259.16 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 492.88 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/492.88 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 492.88 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 127,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,734.78/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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