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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 492.36 and 258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 492.36 and 258.65 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 492.36 = 258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/492.36 = 258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 492.36 × 258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 127,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,348.91/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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