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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 357.04 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 357.04 and 209.60 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 357.04 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/357.04 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 357.04 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 74,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,835.58/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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