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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 465.10 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 465.10 and 258.76 is: 388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 465.10 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/465.10 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 465.10 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 120,349.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,349.21/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.57

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