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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 412.99 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 412.99 and 258.72 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 412.99 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/412.99 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 412.99 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 106,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,848.77/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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