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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 511.16 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 511.16 and 258.44 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 511.16 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/511.16 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 511.16 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 132,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,100.34/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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