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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 508.74 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 508.74 and 258.30 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 508.74 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/508.74 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 508.74 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 131,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,407.54/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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