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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 502.58 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 502.58 and 258.14 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 502.58 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/502.58 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 502.58 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 129,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,737.53/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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