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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 501.89 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 501.89 and 258.87 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 501.89 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/501.89 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 501.89 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 129,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,924.26/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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