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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 524.59 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 524.59 and 258.50 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 524.59 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/524.59 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 524.59 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 135,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,606.07/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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