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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 494.10 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 494.10 and 254.28 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 494.10 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/494.10 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 494.10 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 125,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,639.75/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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