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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 494.15 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 494.15 and 259.79 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 494.15 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/494.15 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 494.15 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 128,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,371.46/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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