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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 493.76 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 493.76 and 259.63 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 493.76 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/493.76 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 493.76 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 128,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,194.91/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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