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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 501.89 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 501.89 and 258.85 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 501.89 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/501.89 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 501.89 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 129,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,911.72/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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