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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 385.81 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 385.81 and 249.44 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 385.81 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/385.81 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 385.81 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 96,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,236.45/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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