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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 357 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 357 and 255.40 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 357 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/357 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 357 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 91,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,177.80/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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