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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 360.91 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 360.91 and 258.62 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 360.91 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/360.91 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 360.91 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 93,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,338.80/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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