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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 384.79 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 384.79 and 254.87 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 384.79 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/384.79 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 384.79 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 98,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,071.43/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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