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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 517.98 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 517.98 and 258.88 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 517.98 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/517.98 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 517.98 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 134,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,094.66/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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