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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 472.88 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 472.88 and 258.01 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 472.88 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/472.88 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 472.88 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 122,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,007.23/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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