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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 393.03 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 393.03 and 258.77 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 393.03 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/393.03 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 393.03 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 101,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,705.36/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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