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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 496.26 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 496.26 and 254.79 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 496.26 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/496.26 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 496.26 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 126,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,442.09/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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