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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 405.58 and 258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 405.58 and 258.35 is: 384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 405.58 = 258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/405.58 = 258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 405.58 × 258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 104,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,780.30/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.76

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