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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 485.48 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 485.48 and 258.74 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 485.48 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/485.48 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 485.48 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 125,613.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,613.10/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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