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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 550.35 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 550.35 and 258.57 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 550.35 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/550.35 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 550.35 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 142,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,304.00/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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