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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 498.69 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 498.69 and 258.18 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 498.69 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/498.69 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 498.69 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 128,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,751.78/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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