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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 484.74 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 484.74 and 258.28 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 484.74 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/484.74 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 484.74 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 125,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,198.65/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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