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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 526.82 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 526.82 and 258.27 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 526.82 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/526.82 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 526.82 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 136,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,062.00/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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