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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 415.77 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 415.77 and 258.59 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 415.77 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/415.77 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 415.77 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 107,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,511.89/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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