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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.34, 508.80 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.34, 508.80 and 258.64 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.34 : 508.80 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.34/508.80 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.34x = 508.80 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.34x = 131,596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,596.03/369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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