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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 486.18 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 486.18 and 258.59 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 486.18 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/486.18 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 486.18 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 125,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,722.50/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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