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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 406.86 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 406.86 and 258.08 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 406.86 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/406.86 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 406.86 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 105,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,002.43/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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