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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 498.50 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 498.50 and 258.06 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 498.50 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/498.50 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 498.50 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 128,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,642.91/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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