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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 491.40 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 491.40 and 258 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 491.40 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/491.40 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 491.40 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 126,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,781.20/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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