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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 540.90 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 540.90 and 258.12 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 540.90 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/540.90 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 540.90 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 139,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,617.11/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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