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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 532.98 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 532.98 and 258.12 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 532.98 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/532.98 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 532.98 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 137,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,572.80/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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