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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 388.82 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 388.82 and 247.88 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 388.82 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/388.82 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 388.82 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 96,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.70/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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