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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 384.68 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 384.68 and 250.39 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 384.68 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/384.68 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 384.68 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 96,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,320.03/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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