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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 495.41 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 495.41 and 254.35 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 495.41 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/495.41 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 495.41 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 126,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,007.53/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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