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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 509.08 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 509.08 and 258.70 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 509.08 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/509.08 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 509.08 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 131,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,699.00/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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