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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 494.96 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 494.96 and 254.12 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 494.96 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/494.96 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 494.96 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 125,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,775.49/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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