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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 493.77 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.24, 493.77 and 258.52 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.24 : 493.77 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.24/493.77 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.24x = 493.77 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.24x = 127,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,649.42/358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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