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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 493.37 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 493.37 and 253.07 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 493.37 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/493.37 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 493.37 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 124,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,857.11/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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