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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 388.08 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 388.08 and 257.34 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 388.08 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/388.08 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 388.08 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 99,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,868.51/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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