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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501.04 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501.04 and 258.40 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501.04 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501.04 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501.04 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 129,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,468.74/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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