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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.16 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.16 and 254.80 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.16 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.16 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.16 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 125,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911.97/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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