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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 524.10 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 524.10 and 258.17 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 524.10 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/524.10 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 524.10 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 135,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,308.19/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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