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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 494.40 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 494.40 and 259.90 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 494.40 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/494.40 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 494.40 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 128,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,494.56/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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