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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 387.66 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 387.66 and 249.06 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 387.66 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/387.66 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 387.66 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 96,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,550.60/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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