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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 509.28 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 509.28 and 258.72 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 509.28 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/509.28 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 509.28 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 131,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,760.92/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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