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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 495 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 495 and 253.94 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 495 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/495 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 495 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 125,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,700.30/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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