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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 501.02 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 501.02 and 258.10 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 501.02 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/501.02 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 501.02 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 129,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,313.26/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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