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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 509.12 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 509.12 and 258.42 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 509.12 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/509.12 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 509.12 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 131,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,568.38/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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