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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 417.03 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 417.03 and 258.54 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 417.03 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/417.03 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 417.03 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 107,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,818.94/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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