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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 494.37 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 494.37 and 255.06 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 494.37 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/494.37 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 494.37 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 126,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,094.01/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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