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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 532.85 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 532.85 and 258.42 is: 386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 532.85 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/532.85 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 532.85 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 137,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,699.10/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.04

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