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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 387.59 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 387.59 and 247.75 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 387.59 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/387.59 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 387.59 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 96,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,023.21/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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