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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.19 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.19 and 258.59 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.19 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.19 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.19 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 113,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,312.00/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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