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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 495.66 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 495.66 and 254.78 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 495.66 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/495.66 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 495.66 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 126,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,284.25/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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