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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.53, 452.90 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.53, 452.90 and 258.55 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.53 : 452.90 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.53/452.90 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.53x = 452.90 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.53x = 117,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,096.81/301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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