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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 493.86 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 493.86 and 254.44 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 493.86 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/493.86 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 493.86 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 125,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,657.74/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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