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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.15 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.15 and 258.39 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.15 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.15 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.15 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 100,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,810.86/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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