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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 386.64 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 386.64 and 253.32 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 386.64 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/386.64 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 386.64 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 97,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,943.64/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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