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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 485.20 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 485.20 and 258.51 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 485.20 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/485.20 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 485.20 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 125,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,429.05/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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