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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 524.21 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 524.21 and 258.10 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 524.21 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/524.21 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 524.21 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 135,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,296.00/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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