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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 501.74 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 501.74 and 258.57 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 501.74 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/501.74 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 501.74 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 129,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,733.62/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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