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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 432.72 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 432.72 and 258.54 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 432.72 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/432.72 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 432.72 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 111,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,875.43/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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