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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 493.62 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 493.62 and 254.52 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 493.62 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/493.62 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 493.62 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 125,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,636.16/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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