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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 493.65 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 493.65 and 253.08 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 493.65 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/493.65 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 493.65 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 124,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,932.94/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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