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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 413.63 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 413.63 and 258.77 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 413.63 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/413.63 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 413.63 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 107,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,035.75/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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