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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 493.62 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 493.62 and 254.92 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 493.62 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/493.62 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 493.62 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 125,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,833.61/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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