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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.69, 495.81 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.69, 495.81 and 254.56 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.69 : 495.81 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.69/495.81 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.69x = 495.81 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.69x = 126,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,213.39/359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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