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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 385.20 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 385.20 and 250 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 385.20 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/385.20 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 385.20 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 96,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,300/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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