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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 413.64 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 413.64 and 258.88 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 413.64 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/413.64 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 413.64 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 107,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,083.12/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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