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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 385.44 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 385.44 and 250.32 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 385.44 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/385.44 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 385.44 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 96,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,483.34/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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