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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.40 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.40 and 255.04 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.40 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.40 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.40 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 126,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,091.78/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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