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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 387.18 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 387.18 and 244.87 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 387.18 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/387.18 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 387.18 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 94,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807.80/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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