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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 416.07 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 416.07 and 258.84 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 416.07 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/416.07 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 416.07 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 107,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,695.56/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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