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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 493.13 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 493.13 and 258.62 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 493.13 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/493.13 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 493.13 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 127,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,533.28/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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