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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 494.43 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 494.43 and 253.56 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 494.43 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/494.43 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 494.43 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 125,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,365.12/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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