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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 491.40 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 491.40 and 258.12 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 491.40 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/491.40 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 491.40 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 126,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,840.17/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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