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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 387.78 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 387.78 and 246.67 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 387.78 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/387.78 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 387.78 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 95,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,653.69/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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