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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.80, 485.54 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.80, 485.54 and 258.74 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.80 : 485.54 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.80/485.54 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.80x = 485.54 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.80x = 125,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,631.88/323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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