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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.57, 363.84 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.57, 363.84 and 258.17 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.57 : 363.84 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.57/363.84 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.57x = 363.84 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.57x = 93,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,932.57/263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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