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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 494.71 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 494.71 and 253.57 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 494.71 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/494.71 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 494.71 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 125,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,439.87/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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