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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.56, 387.84 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.56, 387.84 and 251.52 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.56 : 387.84 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.56/387.84 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.56x = 387.84 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.56x = 97,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,549.52/258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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