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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 378.96 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 378.96 and 258.90 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 378.96 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/378.96 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 378.96 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 98,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112.74/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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