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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 493.80 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 493.80 and 252.80 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 493.80 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/493.80 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 493.80 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 124,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,832.64/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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