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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.64, 387.50 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.64, 387.50 and 252.26 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.64 : 387.50 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.64/387.50 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.64x = 387.50 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.64x = 97,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,747.55/258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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