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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.57, 496.90 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.57, 496.90 and 258.54 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.57 : 496.90 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.57/496.90 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.57x = 496.90 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.57x = 128,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,468.53/331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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