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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 508.91 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 508.91 and 258.20 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 508.91 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/508.91 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 508.91 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 131,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,402.48/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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