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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 501.90 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 501.90 and 258.83 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 501.90 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/501.90 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 501.90 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 129,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,905.18/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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