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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 438.12 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 438.12 and 258.80 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 438.12 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/438.12 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 438.12 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 113,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,385.46/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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