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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 542.59 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 542.59 and 258.97 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 542.59 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/542.59 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 542.59 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 140,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,514.53/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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