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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 493.89 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 493.89 and 253.03 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 493.89 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/493.89 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 493.89 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 124,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,968.99/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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