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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.78 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.78 and 258.30 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.78 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.78 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.78 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 131,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,417.87/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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