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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 510.65 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 510.65 and 258.09 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 510.65 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/510.65 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 510.65 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 131,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,792.87/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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