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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.81, 499.12 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.81, 499.12 and 258.37 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.81 : 499.12 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.81/499.12 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.81x = 499.12 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.81x = 128,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,957.63/361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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