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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 492.48 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 492.48 and 258.66 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 492.48 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/492.48 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 492.48 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 127,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,384.88/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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