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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 491.78 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 491.78 and 258.44 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 491.78 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/491.78 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 491.78 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 127,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,095.62/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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