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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.60 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.60 and 258.38 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.60 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.60 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.60 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 144,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,847.83/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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