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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.45, 439.71 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.45, 439.71 and 258 is: 385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.45 : 439.71 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.45/439.71 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.45x = 439.71 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.45x = 113,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,445.18/294.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.28

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