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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 379.86 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 379.86 and 258.22 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 379.86 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/379.86 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 379.86 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 98,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,087.45/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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