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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 500.81 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 500.81 and 258.49 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 500.81 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/500.81 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 500.81 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 129,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,450.58/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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