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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 459.62 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 459.62 and 258.41 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 459.62 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/459.62 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 459.62 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 118,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,771.23/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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