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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 534.13 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 534.13 and 258.61 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 534.13 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/534.13 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 534.13 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 138,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,131.36/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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