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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 531.09 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 531.09 and 258.56 is: 386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 531.09 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/531.09 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 531.09 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 137,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,318.63/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.90

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