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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 542.06 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 542.06 and 258.29 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 542.06 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/542.06 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 542.06 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 140,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,004.68/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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