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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 509.17 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 509.17 and 258.39 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 509.17 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/509.17 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 509.17 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 131,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,564.27/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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