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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.37, 493.01 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.37, 493.01 and 258.91 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.37 : 493.01 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.37/493.01 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.37x = 493.01 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.37x = 127,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,645.22/357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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