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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 386.56 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 386.56 and 249.45 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 386.56 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/386.56 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 386.56 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 96,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,424.85/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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