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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 501.86 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 501.86 and 258.84 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 501.86 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/501.86 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 501.86 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 129,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,900.15/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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