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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.66 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.66 and 253.64 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.66 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.66 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.66 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 98,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,326.08/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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