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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.37, 494.39 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.37, 494.39 and 253.46 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.37 : 494.39 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.37/494.39 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.37x = 494.39 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.37x = 125,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,306.82/358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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