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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 406.91 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 406.91 and 258.45 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 406.91 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/406.91 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 406.91 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 105,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,164.60/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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