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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 508.57 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 508.57 and 258.22 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 508.57 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/508.57 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 508.57 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 131,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,322.95/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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