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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 491.49 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 491.49 and 258.15 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 491.49 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/491.49 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 491.49 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 126,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,878.14/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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