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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.27, 458.74 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.27, 458.74 and 258.04 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.27 : 458.74 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.27/458.74 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.27x = 458.74 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.27x = 118,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,373.27/307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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