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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 493.57 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 493.57 and 259.66 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 493.57 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/493.57 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 493.57 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 128,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,160.39/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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