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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 493.02 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 493.02 and 252.82 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 493.02 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/493.02 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 493.02 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 124,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,645.93/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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