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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 446.92 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 446.92 and 258.12 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 446.92 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/446.92 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 446.92 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 115,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,358.99/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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