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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 549.91 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 549.91 and 258.58 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 549.91 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/549.91 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 549.91 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 142,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193.71/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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