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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 501.55 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 501.55 and 258.62 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 501.55 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/501.55 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 501.55 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 129,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,707.71/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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