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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 491.12 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 491.12 and 258.16 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 491.12 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/491.12 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 491.12 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 126,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,787.54/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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