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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 509.60 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 509.60 and 258.95 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 509.60 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/509.60 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 509.60 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 131,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,959.02/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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