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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 358.45 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 358.45 and 257.32 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 358.45 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/358.45 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 358.45 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 92,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,234.81/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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