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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 491.34 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 491.34 and 258.12 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 491.34 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/491.34 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 491.34 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 126,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,824.68/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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