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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.13, 523.95 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.13, 523.95 and 258.08 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 523.95 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/523.95 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 523.95 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 135,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,217.43/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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