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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 524.54 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 524.54 and 258.46 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 524.54 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/524.54 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 524.54 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 135,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,572.61/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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