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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 500.10 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 500.10 and 258.09 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 500.10 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/500.10 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 500.10 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 129,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,068.69/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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