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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 493.88 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 493.88 and 252.86 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 493.88 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/493.88 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 493.88 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 124,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,878.76/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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