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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 387.41 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 387.41 and 248.99 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 387.41 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/387.41 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 387.41 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 96,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,458.03/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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