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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 388.36 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 388.36 and 249.80 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 388.36 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/388.36 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 388.36 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 97,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,009.76/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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