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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 549.97 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 549.97 and 258.32 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 549.97 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/549.97 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 549.97 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 142,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,068.25/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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