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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.35, 525.86 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.35, 525.86 and 258.73 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.35 : 525.86 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.35/525.86 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.35x = 525.86 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.35x = 136,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,055.76/350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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