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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 474.06 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 474.06 and 258.74 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 474.06 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/474.06 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 474.06 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 122,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,658.28/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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