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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.72 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.72 and 258.29 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.72 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.72 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.72 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 118,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,738.78/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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