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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.69, 493.29 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.69, 493.29 and 259.28 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.69 : 493.29 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.69/493.29 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.69x = 493.29 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.69x = 127,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,897.76/357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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