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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 357.35 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 357.35 and 256.92 is: 354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 357.35 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/357.35 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 357.35 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 91,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,809.08/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.86

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