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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 541.67 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 541.67 and 258.48 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 541.67 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/541.67 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 541.67 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 140,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,010.86/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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