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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 388.75 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 388.75 and 258.61 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 388.75 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/388.75 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 388.75 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 100,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,533.34/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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