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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 387.80 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 387.80 and 237.57 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 387.80 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/387.80 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 387.80 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 92,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,128.46/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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