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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 357.12 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 357.12 and 258.56 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 357.12 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/357.12 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 357.12 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 92,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,336.95/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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