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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 551.43 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 551.43 and 258.66 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 551.43 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/551.43 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 551.43 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 142,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,632.88/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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