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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 485.04 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 485.04 and 258.25 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 485.04 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/485.04 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 485.04 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 125,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,261.58/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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