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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 355.26 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 355.26 and 256.57 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 355.26 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/355.26 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 355.26 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 91,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,149.06/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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