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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 494.46 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 494.46 and 253.56 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 494.46 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/494.46 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 494.46 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 125,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,375.28/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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