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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 393.66 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 393.66 and 258.84 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 393.66 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/393.66 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 393.66 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 101,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,894.95/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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