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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 492.64 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 492.64 and 258.60 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 492.64 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/492.64 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 492.64 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 127,396.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,396.70/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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