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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 379.80 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 379.80 and 258.69 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 379.80 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/379.80 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 379.80 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 98,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,250.46/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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