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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 562.02 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 562.02 and 258.50 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 562.02 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/562.02 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 562.02 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 145,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,282.17/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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