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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.84 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.84 and 258.67 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.84 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.84 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.84 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 117,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,136.12/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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