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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 493.71 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 493.71 and 258.46 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 493.71 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/493.71 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 493.71 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 127,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,604.29/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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