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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 452.95 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 452.95 and 258.58 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 452.95 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/452.95 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 452.95 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 117,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,123.81/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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