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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 494.72 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 494.72 and 253.85 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 494.72 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/494.72 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 494.72 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 125,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,584.67/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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