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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 384.96 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 384.96 and 257.28 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 384.96 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/384.96 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 384.96 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 99,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,042.51/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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