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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 499.98 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 499.98 and 258.84 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 499.98 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/499.98 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 499.98 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 129,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,414.82/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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