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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 358.43 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 358.43 and 257.65 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 358.43 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/358.43 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 358.43 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 92,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,347.31/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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