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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 388.45 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 388.45 and 256.80 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 388.45 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/388.45 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 388.45 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 99,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,753.96/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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