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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.62 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.62 and 258.03 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.62 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.62 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.62 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 141,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,559.77/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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