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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.30, 407.73 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.30, 407.73 and 258.85 is: 357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.30 : 407.73 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.30/407.73 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.30x = 407.73 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.30x = 105,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,540.91/295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.40

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