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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 491.78 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 491.78 and 258.14 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 491.78 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/491.78 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 491.78 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 126,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,946.28/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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