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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 561.43 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 561.43 and 258.10 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 561.43 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/561.43 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 561.43 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 144,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,902.55/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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