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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 432.36 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 432.36 and 258.12 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 432.36 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/432.36 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 432.36 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 111,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,600.76/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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