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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 508.73 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 508.73 and 258.03 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 508.73 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/508.73 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 508.73 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 131,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,266.31/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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