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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 527.51 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 527.51 and 258.54 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 527.51 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/527.51 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 527.51 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 136,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,381.47/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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