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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 356.04 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 356.04 and 245.28 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 356.04 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/356.04 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 356.04 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 87,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,329.49/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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