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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 413.91 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 413.91 and 258.30 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 413.91 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/413.91 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 413.91 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 106,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,912.95/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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