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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 561.36 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 561.36 and 258.05 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 561.36 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/561.36 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 561.36 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 144,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,858.09/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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