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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 484.59 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 484.59 and 258.47 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 484.59 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/484.59 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 484.59 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 125,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251.98/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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