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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 485.01 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 485.01 and 258.09 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 485.01 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/485.01 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 485.01 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 125,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,176.23/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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