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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 413.46 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 413.46 and 258 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 413.46 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/413.46 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 413.46 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 106,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,672.68/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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