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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 530.34 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 530.34 and 258.06 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 530.34 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/530.34 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 530.34 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 136,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,859.54/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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