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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 494.29 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 494.29 and 253.78 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 494.29 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/494.29 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 494.29 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 125,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,440.92/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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