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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 388.35 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 388.35 and 250.33 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 388.35 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/388.35 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 388.35 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 97,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,215.66/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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