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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 490.88 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 490.88 and 258.08 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 490.88 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/490.88 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 490.88 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 126,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,686.31/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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