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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.62 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.62 and 258.36 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.62 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.62 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.62 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 131,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,407.06/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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