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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 463.89 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 463.89 and 258.41 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 463.89 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/463.89 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 463.89 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 119,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,871.50/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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