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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 493.52 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 493.52 and 259.68 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 493.52 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/493.52 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 493.52 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 128,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,155.98/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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