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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 508.48 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 508.48 and 258.24 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 508.48 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/508.48 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 508.48 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 131,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,309.88/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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