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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 492.32 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 492.32 and 258.80 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 492.32 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/492.32 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 492.32 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 127,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,412.42/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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