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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 525.55 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 525.55 and 258.34 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 525.55 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/525.55 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 525.55 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 135,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,770.59/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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