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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 494.94 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 494.94 and 253.80 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 494.94 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/494.94 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 494.94 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 125,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,615.77/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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