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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 492.90 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 492.90 and 258.96 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 492.90 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/492.90 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 492.90 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 127,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,641.38/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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