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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 493.84 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 493.84 and 252.96 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 493.84 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/493.84 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 493.84 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 124,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,921.77/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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