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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 384.70 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 384.70 and 257.16 is: 382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 384.70 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/384.70 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 384.70 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 98,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,929.45/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.91

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