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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 493.82 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 493.82 and 259.52 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 493.82 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/493.82 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 493.82 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 128,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,156.17/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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