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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 417 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 417 and 258.04 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 417 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/417 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 417 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 107,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,602.68/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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