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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 385.54 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 385.54 and 255.37 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 385.54 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/385.54 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 385.54 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 98,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,455.35/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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